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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Argentine in tourism
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Argentinein the field of Tourism.
The signing of MoU between India and Argentine in the field of tourism will help the two parties in creating an institutional mechanism for enhancing cooperation in the tourism sector.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets everyone on Nuakhai
The Prime Minister has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
"Nuakhai Juhar! Best wishes to everyone on this special day. This is an occasion to express gratitude to our hardworking farmers for their exemplary work in feeding our nation. May our society scale new heights of progress and may everyone be happy as well as healthy."
"ନୂଆଁଖାଇ ଜୁହାର୍ ! ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଏହି ବିଶେଷ ଦିନର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା । କଠିନ ପରିଶ୍ରମ କରି ଦେଶବାସୀଙ୍କୁ ଖାଦ୍ୟାନ୍ନ ଯୋଗାଉଥିବା ଆମର ଚାଷୀ ଭାଇ ମାନଙ୍କୁ କୃତଜ୍ଞତା ଜଣାଇବାର ଏହି ଅବସର । ଆମ ସମାଜ ପ୍ରଗତିର ନୂଆ ଉଚ୍ଚତାରେ ପହଞ୍ଚୁ । ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ସୁଖ, ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଓ ଉତ୍ତମ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ କାମନା କରୁଛି ।"
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI unveils World Panorama films
The 51st Edition of International Film Festival of India has today unveiled the list of films under the World Panorama section. The line up consists of fifty films from across the world.
The list of films is as under:
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Director
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Country
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Only Human
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Igor Ivanov
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Macedonia
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The Lawyer
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RomasZabarauskas
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Lithuania
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RupsaNodirBanke
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TanvirMokammel
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Bangladesh
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Buiten Is Het Feest
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JelleNesna
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Netherlands
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3 PUFF
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SamanSalour
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Andorra
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The Atlantic City Story
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Henry Butash
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USA
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Gesture
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PouyaParsamagham
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Iran
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Zhanym, Ty Ne Poverish
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ErnarNurgaliev
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Kazakhstan
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Running Against The Wind
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Jan Philipp Weyl
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Germany, Ethiopia
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Spring Blossom
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Suzanne Lindon
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France
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The Audition
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Ina Weisse
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Germany
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Moral Order
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Mario Barroso
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Portugal
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Unidentified
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Bogdan George Apetri
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Romania
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The First Death Of Joana
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Cristiane Oliveira
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Brazil
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The Trouble With Nature
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Illum Jacobi
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Denmark, France
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The Castle
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Lina LužYtė
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Lithuania, Ireland
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Maternal
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Maura Delpero
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Italy
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A Fish Swimming Upside Down
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ErlizaPëtkova
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Germany
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Fauna
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NicolásPereda
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Spanish
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SUK SUK
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Ray Yeung
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Hong Kong
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Long Time No See
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Pierre Filmon
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France
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Summer Rebels
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Martina Sakova
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Slovakia
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In The Dusk
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ŠarūnasBartas
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Lithuania
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A Common Crime
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Francisco Márquez
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Argentina
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Lola
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Laurent Micheli
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Belgium, France
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The Voiceless
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Pascal Rabaté
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France
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The Taste Of Pho
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Mariko Bobrik
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Poland, Germany
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Stardust
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Gabriel Range
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UK
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Funny Face
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Tim Sutton
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USA
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Naked Animals
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Melanie Waelde
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Germany
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Las Niñas
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PilarPalomero
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Spain
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Kala Azar
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Janis Rafa
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Netherlands, Greece
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ИсторияОднойКартины
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RuslanMagomadov
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Russia
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Paradies
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Immanuel Esser
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Germany
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Borderline
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Anna Alfieri
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UK
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A Simple Man
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TassosGerakinis
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Greece
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180°Rule
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FarnooshSamadi
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Iran
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Here We Are
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Nir Bergman
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Israel, Italy
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The Border
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Davide David Carrera
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Colombia
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End Of Season
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ElmarImanov
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Azerbaijan, Germany, Georgia
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This Is My Desire
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ArieEsiri, ChukoEsiri
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Nigeria, USA
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Karnawal
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Juan Pablo Felix
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Argentina
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Parents
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Eric Bergkraut, Ruth Schweikert
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Switzerland
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The Voice
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OgnjenSviličić
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Croatia
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Spiral...Fear Is Everywhere
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Kurtis David Harder
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Canada
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Isaac
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Angeles Hernandez &David Matamoros
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Spain
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Farewell Amour
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EkwaMsangi
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US
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The Man Who Sold His Skin
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Kaouther Ben Hania
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Tunisia, France
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Roland Rabers Cabaret of Death
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Roland Reber
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Germany
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Children of the sun
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PrasannaVithanage
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Sri Lanka
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto month of June 2021 for Financial Year 2021-22
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of June 2021 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs. 5,47,399 crore  upto June 2021 comprising Rs. 4,12,680 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 1,27,317 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs. 7,402 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans Rs. 3,406 crore and Disinvestment Proceeds of Rs. 3,996 crore.
Rs. 1,17,524 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 8,21,644 crore , out of which Rs. 7,10,148 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 1,11,496 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs. 1,84,295 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs. 1,00,090 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
India elected as Vice-Chair at the 12th session of FAO’s Intergovernmental Technical Working Group  on Animal Genetic Resources  for Food and Agriculture
In the recently concluded 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group  on Animal Genetic Resources  at Rome during 18 -20 January 2023, India was elected as Vice-Chair and represented Asia & Pacific region. Dr B N Tripathi, Deputy Director General , ICAR, and the National Coordinator, vice-chaired the Session and also act as Rapporteur.
The Working Group, established by the FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture , functions to review technical issues, advise and make recommendations to the Commission and further implement the Commission's programme related to AnGR at global level.
In the 12th Session of ITWG, implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, monitoring of AnGR diversity and preparing 3rd Country Report were reviewed. Further agenda points on role of microorganisms relevant to ruminant digestion, role of genetic resources in mitigating and adapting to climate change; access and benefit-sharing for AnGR; digital sequence information and potential implications for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources were discussed.
Earlier to the ITWG Session, the Global National Coordinators’ Workshop was held at FAO Head Quarter, from 16-17th January, 2023. In the Workshop, Dr B N Tripathi shared the country’s experience in updating data in Domestic Animal Diversity – Information System  and presented framework for cataloguing native populations including breed registration, notification system etc. National priorities for germplasm cryopreservation and documenting non-descript AnGR to fulfil SDG indicators were appreciated by the members.
Ministry of Defence
INS TALWAR EXERCISES WITH A KENYAN NAVAL SHIP
Post conclusion of exercise Cutlass Express INS Talwar undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with a Kenya Navy Ship Shujaa, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, on 07 Aug 21. Basic manoeuvring exercises were undertaken by the ships to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation. On completion of exercise, INS Talwar thanked Kenya Navy for hosting them at Mombasa and KNS Shujaa appreciated Indian Navy for ensuring maritime safety in the southern IOR especially, East Coast of Africa.
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Ministry of Finance
Goa becomes the 6th State to complete Urban Local Bodies  reforms
Gets additional borrowing permission of Rs. 223 crore
Additional borrowing permission of Rs. 10,435 crore granted so far to 6 States for undertaking ULB reforms
Goa has become the 6th State in the country to successfully undertake Urban Local Bodies  reforms stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs. 223 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by the Department of Expenditure.
Goa has joined five other States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan and Telangana, who have completed ULB reforms. On completion of this set of reforms, these five States have been granted a total additional borrowing permission of Rs. 10,435 crore. State wise amount of the additional borrowing permitted is as under:
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State
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Amount 
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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2,525
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2.
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Goa
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223
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3.
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Madhya Pradesh
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2,373
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4.
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Manipur
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75
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5.
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Rajasthan
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2,731
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6.
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Telangana
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2,508
Reforms in ULBs and the urban utilities reforms are aimed at financial strenghtening of ULBs in the States and to enable them to provide better public health and sanitation services to citizens. Economically rejuvenated ULBs will also be able to create good civic infrastructure.
The set of reforms stipulated by the Department of Expenditure to achieve these objectives are:
 The State will notify:
- Floor rates of property tax in ULBs which are in consonance with the prevailing circle rates  and;
- Floor rates of user charges in respect of the provision of water-supply, drainage and sewerage which reflect current costs/past inflation.
 The State will put in place a system of periodic increase in floor rates of property tax/ user charges in line with price increases.
In view of the resource requirement to meet multiple challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India had on 17th May, 2020 enhanced the borrowing limit of the States by 2 percent of their GSDP. Half of this special dispensation i.e. 1 percent of GSDP was linked to undertaking citizen centric reforms by the States. The four citizen centric areas for reforms identified by the Department of Expenditure were
 Implementation of One Nation One Ration Card System,
 Ease of doing business reform,
 Urban Local body/ utility reforms and
 Power Sector reforms.
Till now, 17 States have carried out at least one of the four stipulated reforms and have been granted reform linked borrowing permissions. Out of these, 13 States have implemented the one nation one ration card system, 12 States have done ease of doing business reforms, 6 States have done local body reforms and 2 States have undertaken power sector reforms. Total reform linked additional borrowing permission issued so far to the States stands at Rs. 76,512 crore.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Dr. Virendra Kumar tolaunch ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App on 7 August
‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal will make all information related to skill development programmes, provided under Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi  Yojana, available at one place for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Safai Karamcharis
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar will launch ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App on 7th August, 2021 at Nalanda Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with NeGD, has developed this portal and app to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Safai Karamcharis. By the virtue of this initiative the youth of the target groups will now be able to avail the benefits of skill development training programmes more easily.
The Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi  Yojana is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment from the year 2020-21. Under this Yojana, eligible target group are being provided skill development training programmes on  Up-skilling/Re-skilling  Short Term Training Programme  Long Term Training Programme and  Entrepreneurship Development Program .
Ministers of State, Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale, Shri A. Narayanaswamy and Sushri Pratima Bhoumik will be present on the occasion. Shri R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and other senior officials will also participate in the function.
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Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command & Colonel Commandant, The Bombay Sappers visited the Bombay Engineer Group and Centre
Pune: 26 November, 2020
Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command & Colonel Commandant, The Bombay Sappers visited the Bombay Engineer Group and Centre, Kirkee from 23 to 25 November 2020 on his first visit to the Centre after assuming the mantle of the Colonel Commandant, the Bombay Sappers in June 2020.
The visit commenced by laying a wreath at the Pioneer Memorial and was followed by inspecting a Guard of honour. During his address in a Sainik Sammelan, he complimented All Ranks for maintaining very high standards of training, lauded their efforts during flood relief operations and successfully overcoming challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also exhorted All Ranks to maintain the highest levels of operational readiness, continue to engage with the local community and contribute effectively towards nation building.
The Colonel Commandant witnessed combat oriented and technical training being imparted to recruits and Young Soldiers and improvements in training infrastructure were demonstrated. The General Officer met and felicitated outstanding sportsmen of The Bombay Sappers who have excelled and brought laurels at the international and national level in rowing, boxing, sailing and triathlon. The Commander-in-Chief called on Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishist Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command and discussed matters related to achieving jointness and synergy in tri-services operations, during war.
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Ministry of Education
Last date to submit applications  under National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme  FY 2022-23 extended to 30th November, 2022
The last date for submission of applications for NMMSS for the year 2022-23 is 30th November 2022. Under the ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme’ scholarships are awarded to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage. One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to selected students from class IX every year and their continuation / renewal in classes X to XII for students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools. The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum.
The National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme  is boarded on the National Scholarship Portal  - a one stop platform for scholarship schemes given to students. NMMSS scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer through Public Financial Management System  following DBT mode. This is a Central Sector Scheme.
Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum are eligible to avail the scholarships. The students must have minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship .
There are two levels of verification, L1 is Institute Nodal Officer Level and L2 is District Nodal Officer level. The last date of INO level  verification is 15th December, 2022 and of DNO level  verification is 31st December, 2022.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
First direct flight operations flagged off on Belgaum-Nashik route under UDAN
311 routes operationalized under UDAN till date
The first direct flight operations between Nashik  and Belgaum  started today under the RCS-UDAN  of the Government of India. Operationalizing of this route expands the aerial connectivity of Belgaum to the 10 destinations across India. The Belgaum airport has emerged as the third busiest airport in terms of traffic in the state, after Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation  and Airport Authority of India  were present at the launch of the flight operations. Till date, 311 routes have been operationalized under the UDAN scheme.
Several requests were received to start Belgaum-Nashik route considering the non-availability of any direct flight/train operations between these cities, till date. People were forced to travel by road & suffer a long journey of more than 10 hours. Nasik is a big tourist and business destination. Being one of the four pilgrimage sites that organises Kumbh Mela, and the gateway city for the Shirdi Sai Temple & Trimbakeshwar Temple, the city attracts lakhs of tourists every year. Additionally, due to the presence of majority of India's vineyards and wineries in the city, Nashik is also known as the Grape and Wine capital of India and attracts business community. Further, many people use this route to visit Kolhapur & Goa for tourism and business purposes. Now, these people can travel at ease by opting for a flight of just 60 minutes.
Star Air was awarded the Belgaum-Nashik route during the UDAN 3 bidding process. The airlines are being provided Viability Gap Funding  under the UDAN scheme to keep the fares affordable & accessible for the common people. The airline will be operating thrice-weekly flights on the route and will deploy its 50-seater Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft. The route marks the commencement of the 15th UDAN route by the airline.
The flight schedule is mentioned below:
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Belgaum
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Nashik
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16:40
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17:40
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Mon, Fri, Sun
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Nashik
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Belgaum
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18:15
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19:15
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Mon, Fri, Sun
President's Secretariat
President of India graces the 10th convocation of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 10th convocation of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in the modern world, the individuals, institutions and countries should remain ahead in innovation and adopting science & technology for greater progress. She added that for the development of science and technology, appropriate facilities, environment and encouragement are needed. She was happy to note the establishment of Accelerator Based Research Centre at the Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya. She expressed confidence that this Centre would make its mark through useful research.
Speaking about the recent success of Chandrayaan-3 mission, the President said that behind that success was not only the ability acquired through years of hard work and dedication, but also the commitment of moving forward without getting discouraged by the obstacles and failures. She urged the Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya to organize knowledge-enhancing programs and competitions on this historic achievement which would help in developing scientific temper in the society.
The President said that today India is a respected member of the Nuclear Club and the Space Club on the strength of hard work and talent of our scientists and engineers. She added that the example of ‘High Science’ at ‘Low Cost’ presented by India is appreciated in the country and abroad. She said that by attaining high level competence, students of this university can participate in important decisions of society, state and country. She added that creating opportunities amid challenges is an effective way to achieve success.
The President said that Guru Ghasidas had spread the immortal and living message that all human beings are equal. About 250 years ago, he advocated for the equality of underprivileged, backward and women. She said that youth can build a better society by following these ideals.
The President noted that there are a large number of tribals in the area around the Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya. She said that students can learn life values like sensitivity towards nature, sense of equality in community life and participation of women from the tribal community.
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Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE KONKAN 2021
Exercise Konkan 2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16 Aug 21 in the English Channel. The exercise included the participation of integral helicopters of the two ships and the Falcon Electronic Warfare aircraft. A wide range of exercises including co-ordinated anti-submarine procedures, firing drills, combined maritime picture compilation, combat formation maneuvering and replenishment at sea were conducted.
These along with the diverse professional engagements held earlier in harbour, have enabled Exercise Konkan 2021 consolidate interoperability and helped cement the strong bonds of friendship the between the two navies.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying implements National Programme for Dairy Development  scheme across the country
Component ''A'' of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities
Component ‘B’ of the NPDD scheme "Dairying through Cooperatives” aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying  is implementing National Programme for Dairy Development  scheme across the country since Feb-2014. The scheme has been restructured/ realigned in July 2021 for implementation from 2021-22 to 2025- 26with following two components:
. The Component ''A'' of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities for State Cooperative Dairy Federations/ District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union/SHGs/Milk Producer Companies/Farmer Producer Organizations.
. The Component ‘B’ of the NPDD scheme "Dairying through Cooperatives” aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing farmer’s access to organized market, upgrading dairy processing facilities and marketing infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of producer owned institutions.
Under Component A of NPDD scheme, DAHD has received 189 proposals from various State Governments from March 2014 to till date. As on 13.03.2023, 185 projects have been approved in 28 States and 2 UTs with total outlay of Rs.3015.35 crore  during 2014-15 to 2022-23. Similarly, under Component B of NPDD scheme, 11 projects have been received and approved in 3 States with the total outlay of Rs.251.79 crore .
Under NPDD scheme, projects are normally approved for a period of one to three years.As per guidelines, approved funds under a project are released to the States/UTs in installments on the basis of submission of Audited Accounts, Utilization Certificate, physical and financial progress of previously released amount.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
India and Morocco sign Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
An Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was signed by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home on behalf of the Government of Republic of India and Mr Mohamed Aujjar, Minister of Justice on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, here today.
The Agreement will strengthen bilateral cooperation with Morocco and enhance effectiveness and provide a broad legal framework for prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes; as well as in tracing, restraint and confiscation of funds meant to finance terrorist acts.
Both Ministers reiterated their resolve to jointly counter the threats posed by organized crime and terrorism.